English And Language Arts Education

The Masters Program in English and Language Arts Education is designed specifically for people who want to focus their professional development
on teaching English and Language Arts in either secondary or middle years programs.
Widener’s English and Language Arts Education program offers its students the opportunity
to develop the skills necessary to become understanding and compassionate educators
while functioning as effective leaders in their schools.

Program Features and Curricular Objectives

Students can earn a Masters in English and Language Arts Education as well as their
Initial 1 Certification, or can choose to simply complete the certification.

This is a flexible Program and can be attended full-time or part-time. Classes are
offered on weekends and weeknights.

Students can choose to prepare for careers in secondary education or middle years
education.

Widener is home to a mentoring faculty that gives students personal attention.

Students learn to access accurate, current knowledge of the literature in the field
of English and Language Arts education.

Graduates inspire a commitment to lifelong learning in the students with whom they
work.

Is This Program For You?

Widener’s program in English and Language Arts Education attracts students seeking
a Masters program with an established record of successful graduates. Prospective
students, whether you are currently a teacher or right out of college, this program
is for you if you want to:

Work within communities of educators and learners.

Expand upon your prior education and professional experiences to extend your certification
area to include English and language arts.

Increase your effectiveness as a secondary or middle years English and Language Arts
teacher.

Earn certifications in English and Language Arts for secondary or middle school years
teaching.

Transition from early childhood or elementary education to content area teaching.

Become more marketable by having more certifications; increase your job opportunities

Offer your school an RTI instructional intervention in English and Language Arts;
designed to provide early, effective assistance to children who are having difficulty
learning in the content area.

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